The study of Thermodynamics (from the Greek heat and power) involves the conversion of energy to useful forms of power. These concepts powered the Industrial Revolution! A lot of information is included in this module¡ªbe sure to watch the DVD more than once. Topics include the three laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, work processes such as isovolumetric, isobaric and adiabatic, heat sources and sinks, and finally the concept of entropy, tricky at best.
Teaching Systems Physics Module 9: Thermodynamics
~ Three laws of thermodynamics
~ Internal energy
~ Work processes, isovolumentric, isobaric, and adiabatic
~ Heat engines
~ Entropy
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